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Rated Topamax for Migraine Report

I have had migraine since the age of 12. At 32,was diagnosed with hemiplegic migraine and prescribed Topamax sprinkle caps. Initially I was reticent at taking meds designed for seizures, but took meds reaching current dose of 50 mg am and pm. Then a mum to two young children and a manager in a demanding job I was chasing my tail constantly 'catching up' from days lost due to debilitating migraines with paralysis, confusion, slurred speech and needing support from family. For me, Topamax sprinkle gave me back 'me'. Yes, like most of you I experienced unpleasant side effects, but the positives win. I can plan in advance now, can better manage the odd migraine I have, feel more confident about my ability to advise others about the support I need when having a migraine and above all my children don't have to fear the extreme migraines that I used to have. For me a few side effects cannot compare to the life I had managing the pre-Topamax me. 8 years on and I'm still an advocate.

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4.5 Stars

Posted 10 months ago (4/22/2014)4

Rated Topamax for Migraine Report

I have had migraine since the age of 12. At 32,was diagnosed with hemiplegic migraine and prescribed Topamax sprinkle caps. Initially I was reticent at taking meds designed for seizures, but took meds reaching current dose of 50 mg am and pm. Then a mum to two young children and a manager in a demanding job I was chasing my tail constantly 'catching up' from days lost due to debilitating migraines with paralysis, confusion, slurred speech and needing support from family. For me, Topamax sprinkle gave me back 'me'. Yes, like most of you I experienced unpleasant side effects, but the positives win. I can plan in advance now, can better manage the odd migraine I have, feel more confident about my ability to advise others about the support I need when having a migraine and above all my children don't have to fear the extreme migraines that I used to have. For me a few side effects cannot compare to the life I had managing the pre-Topamax me. 8 years on and I'm still an advocate.

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5 Stars

Posted 11 months ago (4/4/2014)5

Rated Topamax for Depression Report

Very effective for depression and anorexia.

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1 Stars

Posted 12 months ago (2/26/2014)1

Rated Topamax for Obesity Report

I was taking 25mg at first for migraines and it didn't really help, but I was gradually brought up to 400mg and the migraines went away. I lost 40 lbs in 2 months, but in my opinion it was not worth it! I turned into a hateful moody person that did not care about anything other than what I wanted. When I started to feel addiction setting in, I chose to wean off of them, and will never use this drug again. It made me feel foggy headed and always in a bad mood. Not to mention extreme thirst and my asthma was much worse on this drug.

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4 Stars

Posted 18 months ago (9/6/2013)4

Rated Topamax for Migraine Report

I have (MAV)Migraine Associated Vertigo. Don't really have headaches when I get a migraine instead my migraines present in vertigo form. This started 30 years ago and runs in my family. As I have aged the Vertigo got worse and it wasn't until I found a doctor and a new discovered theory with migraines that I finally received help with topiramate. Which in he beginning took some getting use to. Had to gradually work up to the 50mg I'm taking now. Have not had an attack in about a year and a half.

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0.5 Stars

Posted 23 months ago (3/18/2013)0

Rated Topamax for Migraine Report

I broke out into Hives on my arm after one week, immediately quit the medication and have had hives all over for a month, even 5 days of Prednisone did clear it up. 2 different doctors said allergic reactions from meds like topamax can last over a month.

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5 Stars

Posted 25 months ago (2/3/2013)5

Rated Topamax for Post-Traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Report

I have Aspergers AND have had PTSD since childhood. My life took a turn in the past decade and although I've been someone who has fought hard not to let emotional pain overwhelm and incapacitate me, I kept being "re-victimized" in various ways and had reached a point where I was risking my life to get away from people who were tormenting me. U was unable to distinguish the pain of trauma from the pain of melt down. Topomax (the generic) helps me sort this out. Slight visual problem noticeable in low light/darkness.

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5 Stars

Posted 25 months ago (2/3/2013)5

Rated Topamax for Atonic Seizures Report

I'd had experiences of falling without memory of what occurred prior to the fall. I was ridiculed as clumsy and chaotic. In some cases, I retained an odd form of "seeing" like a blurred snapshot of my surrounding, but wasn't fully aware. Other times, I blacked out for what seemed a second or so. I broke bones, was badly bruised, tore ligaments, landed in hospital for 9 days w/ deep laceration infected with a gram-negative bacterium. I take 75 mg of the generic daily. I am able to STOP myself from falling.

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0.5 Stars

Posted 25 months ago (2/2/2013)0

Rated Topamax for Neuropathic Pain Report

1st pill put me in the er with severe anaflaxis. I have never had a reaction to medication before so be careful!

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2.5 Stars

Posted 25 months ago (1/26/2013)2

Rated Topamax for Epilepsy Report

I sorta remember a paramedic picking me up after having a seizure and asking me what seizure meds I was on. I told him Topamax and he kept telling me I was wrong and that it was a migraine med. I see why. :) I have epilepsy and Topamax treats my gran mal seizures. I couldn't rate it a 5 because I've had a couple break thru gm's, insomnia, terrible memory loss and even the perk of some weight loss. I've been on it for about 3 years now. I've had to add another anticonvulsant for petit mal seizures.
I would have to tell anyone who is considering using Topamax for ANY reason don't take it if you don't have to. Topamax is known as Dopamax because over time it dopes you up and dumbs you down. You begin to lose some of your cognitive function and memory. Ask a neurologist or even a pharmacist. Know your options. I wish I had.
By the way its 3am and I'm doing this review. INSOMNIA!

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